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The home of true-lifeFri, 30 Nov 2018 13:01:43 +0000en-UShourly111 totally puntastic fish and chip shop nameshttps://www.lifedeathprizes.com/lists/11-totally-puntastic-fish-chip-shop-names-37031
Fri, 30 Nov 2018 13:00:28 +0000https://www.lifedeathprizes.com/?p=37031You can't beat a side of puns with your large cod and chips. Here are some of our favourite fish and chip shop names from around the UK.

]]>She's an asbolute legend and is still going strong aged 90! Angela Lansbury was part of our childhood and here are the reasons why we absolutely love her...PA Photos

1. Despite moving to America in 1940 to escape the Blitz, legendary Angela Lansbury was born in London in 1926 – so she’s one of our own!

2. In 1944, Lansbury appeared in her first film, Gaslight. Her performance was so good, she was nominated for a Best Supporting Actress award at the Oscars. It would be one of many award nominations.

3. Her first marriage ended in 1946, but in 1949 she married fellow actor Peter Shaw in London. Angela said that he was her rock and they remained happily married until his death in 2003. A 54-year marriage is impressive by anyone’s standards.

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4. Angela Lansbury has had an illustrious career on stage and screen. We loved her in Disney’s Bedknobs and Broomsticks.

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5. We adored Angela Lansbury as crime-writing sleuth, Jessica Fletcher, in Murder She Wrote which ran from 1984-1996. We tuned in every Sunday night to watch her solve murders and secretly we wanted to visit Cabot Cove.

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6. We got a little over excited when Jessica Fletcher appeared in an episode of Magnum P.I. with Tom Selleck’s character, Magnum. He appeared in an epsiode of Murder She Wrote too. Classic!

7. We can’t get enough of Angela Lansbury’s dulcet tones as Mrs Potts in Disney’s Beauty and the Beast. Tale as old as time…

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8. She’s done copious amounts of charity work in her long life, particularly those that support victims of domestic violence and HIV/Aids charities.

9. In 2014, Angela Lansbury was made a Dame (DBE) by the Queen in recognition for her services to drama, charitable work and philanthropy.

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10. She was brilliant at playing mean, grumpy Aunt Adelaide in Nanny McPhee. Terrifying!

11. At the age of 90, Angela Lansbury is still working and even trod the boards on a London stage again in 2014. She’s amazing!

What do you love most about Angela Lansbury? Let us know in the comments box below.

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Sun, 15 Apr 2018 12:00:09 +0000https://www.lifedeathprizes.com/?p=46101Can you recognise where these well known names appear, or who sang about them?REX Features

]]>5 things that make adults feel like kids all over againhttps://www.lifedeathprizes.com/lists/make-adults-feel-like-kids-again-43736
Sun, 15 Apr 2018 10:00:58 +0000https://www.lifedeathprizes.com/?p=43736You know that feeling, the one like you're 8 years old again? Isn't it brilliant?! Whether it's Christmas or an advert for Walt Disney World, there's always times when your inner child is guaranteed to make a welcome appearance… Weeeeeeeeeeeeee!iStockphoto

]]>You know that feeling, the one like you're 8 years old again? Isn't it brilliant?! Whether it's Christmas or an advert for Walt Disney World, there's always times when your inner child is guaranteed to make a welcome appearance… Weeeeeeeeeeeeee!iStockphoto

1. A toy shop

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Try as you might, no-one can resist the aisles and aisles of Barbie, Hot Wheels, superheroes, My Little Pony, soft toys – the list just goes on and on. It takes all our strength not to run up and down each gangway screaming, ‘I want this…and that…and this… Ooooooh, and THAT!’

2. Christmas morning

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C’mon, hands up who still leaves out a carrot and mince pie the night before… And who still shouts ‘He’s been, he’s been!’ as soon as you open your eyes on December 25th… The carefully-wrapped presents under the tree are enough to awaken everyone’s inner child.

3. A birthday

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Getting older isn’t always fun, but blowing out the candles on a birthday cake always makes us feel like a massive child. And the higher the age, the more candles, right? You’ll always hear a 5-year- old scream ‘Again, again!’ after each round of Happy Birthday, and we bet most grown-ups are thinking exactly the same thing.

4. A pantomine

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Calls of ‘He’s behind you!’ and ‘Booooooo…hissssssss!’ are commonplace at the festive panto, and we all know it’s not just the little ones making all the noise. We just can’t help ourselves! And when that one kid gets invited on stage, that hidden littl’un inside your soul will be turning green with envy.

5. A fairground

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Rollercoasters, carousels, bumper cars, big wheels – just which one can we go on first? And how many times can we keep going round, and round, and round, and round?! Once the kiddy dizziness subsides, a massive stick of candy floss and a Slush Puppy are the only ways to end a carefree day in the sunshine.

]]>10 haunted churches that will send shivers down your spinehttps://www.lifedeathprizes.com/amazing-stuff/haunted-churches-42480
Sun, 15 Apr 2018 10:00:47 +0000https://www.lifedeathprizes.com/?p=42480You may well need some divine intervention when visiting these 10 haunted churches in the UK and USA!iStockphoto

]]>You may well need some divine intervention when visiting these 10 haunted churches in the UK and USA!iStockphoto

1. The Church Of St. Mary The Virgin – Clophill, UK

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This church is in ruins nowadays because of a new church being built nearby in 1848, and there have been lots of strange incidents occurring there since then. Ghostly monks have been seen wandering the grounds before disappearing into thin air, and rumours of devil worship and black magic in the church itself. Added to that, body snatchers roamed the grounds digging up bodies, nice!

2. Most Holy Trinity Church – Brooklyn, New York

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In this massive church (it covers an entire city block!) roam many a ghost. The most famous is George Stelz, a bellringer who was murdered on the stairway leading to the bell tower. The bloody handprints of George and his murderer still stain the walls leading to the bell tower, and the bells ring unexpectedly from time to time. Probably George doing it, reminding everyone of his untimely demise! Also, there are loads of underground tunnels leading from the church that only the brave venture into!

3. St. Nicholas Church – Pluckley, UK

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Situated in one of the most haunted places in England, St Nicholas church is famous for The Red Lady Ghost (Lady Dering when living) who wanders the graves looking for her missing baby. Buried in three lead coffins to prevent her decay, this is probably why she’s still active now! In the church itself, strange knocking sounds drift up from under it at night accompanied with odd flickering lights when it’s empty. Added to this, the inside of the church is said to be haunted by a woman in 20th-century clothing.

4. National Cathedral – Washington D.C.

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Even presidents can be ghosts in this massive building in Washington! Woodrow Wilson (president from 1913-1921) died in 1924 and is the only president interred in Washington D.C. in the cathedral. His ghost wanders the halls tapping his cane against the walls, probably checking it’s structurally sound, since it was only finished in 1990! There’s also a basement where a library fire in 1946 left tortured souls still trapped. Many a visitor there has had the feeling they’re being watched with a feeling of extreme uneasiness thrown in for good measure… Brrrr!

5. Borley Church – Essex, UK

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Sitting in the grounds where the famous haunted rectory is lies Borley Church. Unexplained lights flitter around the church and organ music plays at times of the day when there’s no one there. A ghostly monk has been seen sitting in a pew in the church itself by paranormal investigators, probably waiting for sermon to start! All this bizarre activity isn’t surprising due the church being near to one of the most haunted places in Britain!

6. St Bartholomew the Great Smithfield, London, UK

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St Bartholomew the Great stands on the grounds that have seen Christian worship since 1143, and it’s full of ghostly action! A monk called Rahere, whose tomb’s nearby, roams the Lady Chapel and apparently his ghost always appears on 1 July at 7am from the vestry and has a stroll through the church! A date for your diary there! There have also been sightings of a clergyman in a black gown delivering a sermon from the pulpit, a spectral white lady appearing and, worst of all, a black shape that drifts the corridors radiating evil…

7. St. Louis Cathedral – New Orleans, Louisiana

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In 1769, a rebellion by French settlers in New Orleans was crushed by the Spanish and six ringleaders were caught and executed by firing squad. To intimidate the remaining rebels, the bodies of the six men were left to rot, unburied, in the church grounds until a few days later they were sneaked away from the Spanish and finally entombed in the cemetery. Their tortured souls wander the grounds as revenge for their hideous final days…

8. Westminster Abbey, London, UK

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Having stood in the same place since the 6th century, it’s not surprising it has its fair sure of spooks! Over the years, whilst being expanded and altered, the floor level has been lowered, which is why the ghost of a monk has been spotted floating along not touching the floor! He’s known as Father Benedictus, and acn often be seen gliding through the cloisters at around 5-6pm. His ghostly form seems quite solid, and over the years many visitors have had in-depth conversations with him before he floats off and disappears. He’s nice, polite man apparently, so don’t get too freaked out! There’s also the tomb of the unknown warrior, a memorial to the soldiers who died in WW1. The unidentified body of a soldier from the battlefields of France lies underneath it and when the Abbey’s quiet enough, a ghostly soldier appears, head bowed for a few minutes, before disappearing into thin air.

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9. Old Rock Church – St. Olaf, Texas

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This rather pretty little church has been abandoned since 1917 and is miles away from any major towns. Unexplained voices have been heard in the pews, and eerie lights have been seen in the church at night. Even a ghost choir singing hymns has been heard wafting on the breeze from the church, and the organ has also been played by ghostly fingers when it’s been totally deserted! A rather sinister addition to our 10 Haunted churches…

10. Chapel Of The Cross – Mannsdale, Mississippi

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Within the grounds of this gothic church is the ghost of a woman whose husband-to-be was killed in a duel a few days before their wedding. Her ghost has been seen lying over his gravestone sobbing inconsolably. Odd giggling has been heard in the chapel, and bloodstains appear and disappear on the stone floor. People have also witnessed strange apparitions wandering the grounds and passing through doors to the church… Gulp!

]]>The ultimate Supernatural quizhttps://www.lifedeathprizes.com/quizzes-and-puzzles/ultimate-supernatural-quiz-34510
Sat, 14 Apr 2018 12:00:47 +0000https://www.lifedeathprizes.com/?p=34510We've been watching the Winchester brothers, Sam and Dean, fight evil for years. Love them as much as we do? Give our demonic Supernatural quiz a go...Rex Features

]]>14 celebs who have really bizarre petshttps://www.lifedeathprizes.com/lists/14-strange-celeb-pets-17470
Sat, 14 Apr 2018 12:00:13 +0000https://www.lifedeathprizes.com/?p=17470We all love our pets, but for some people a cat or a dog just isn’t enough. From the scary to the strange, these celebrities chose furry friends that are far from ordinary.PA Photos / iStockphoto

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Sat, 14 Apr 2018 10:00:38 +0000https://www.lifedeathprizes.com/?p=31884Look into my eyes! But is that enough for you to identify these screen mutts?Disney Pixar

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]]>How well do you know Gilmore Girls?https://www.lifedeathprizes.com/quizzes-and-puzzles/gilmore-girls-quiz-34024
Sat, 14 Apr 2018 10:00:29 +0000https://www.lifedeathprizes.com/?p=34024Test your knowledge of Lorelai and Rory and the strange world of Stars Hollow...

]]>8 famous movie quotes you’ve been getting wrong for yearshttps://www.lifedeathprizes.com/lists/8-famous-movie-quotes-youve-getting-wrong-years-28553
Fri, 13 Apr 2018 12:00:39 +0000https://www.lifedeathprizes.com/?p=28553Have you made any of these really common mistakes when showing off your knowledge of famous movie quotes? iStockphoto

]]>Have you made any of these really common mistakes when showing off your knowledge of famous movie quotes? iStockphoto

1. Count Dracula in Dracula

Misquote: ‘I want to suck your blood!’

Actual movie quote: It was never said by Bela Lugosi in the move Dracula, 1931. But it WAS used for humour in Tim Burton’s 1994 movie Ed Wood.

2. Lady in Lou in She Done Him Wrong

Misquote: Come up and see me sometime.

Actual movie quote: Why don’t you come up sometime ‘n see me?

3. Gordon Gekko in Wall Street

Misquote: ‘Greed is good.’

Actual movie quote: ‘The point is, ladies and gentlemen, that greed, for lack of a better word, is good. Greed is right, greed works.’

4. The Wicked Queen in Disney’s Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs

Misquote: ‘Mirror, mirror, on the wall, who is the fairest of them all?’

Actual movie quote: ‘Magic Mirror on the Wall, who is the Fairest one of all?’

5. Darth Vader in The Empire Strikes Back

Misquote: ‘Luke I am your father’

Actual movie quote: ‘No, I am your father.’

6. Bert Harris in Blonde Crazy

Misquote: ‘You dirty rat!’

Actual movie quote: The closest James Cagney ever came to saying this was, ‘Mmm, that dirty, double-crossin’ rat.’

7. Rick Blaine in Casablanca

Misquote: ‘Play it again, Sam.’

Actual movie quote: In Casablanca, Ingrid Bergman says to pianist Dooley Wilson, ‘Play it, Sam. Play As Time Goes By’ – while the closest Humphrey Bogart ever gets is: ‘You played it for her, you can play it for me. If she can stand it, I can. Play it!’